JOB DESCRIPTION

The Cucina Manager, also known as a Kitchen Manager, is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining efficient and safe kitchen practices. This role involves managing kitchen staff, coordinating food production, and ensuring that all kitchen operations align with the restaurant’s standards and goals. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient food production and service. 
• Create and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operation during service hours. 
• Conduct regular inspections of food preparation, storage, and kitchen cleanliness to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. 
• Address guest feedback and concerns related to food quality or service, working to resolve issues promptly and effectively.  
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared according to recipes, standards, and quality specifications.

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 12
• South African passport
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Lifeguards ensure continuous and dedicated supervision of aquatic areas, enforce pool rules professionally, and respond immediately to emergencies with trained care. They are responsible for reducing pool deck hazards, attending monthly training, and ensuring that supplies and equipment are checked before daily operations. Additional duties may be assigned as needed, and all responsibilities must adhere to the company's safety, quality, and environmental standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain constant and dedicated supervision of aquatic recreation areas.
• Responding immediately and appropriately, as trained, in the event of an emergency. Administer first aid, CPR, Oxygen and AED as appropriate in an emergency. 
• Reporting and following up with any hazards, helping to reduce accidents and injuries around the aquatic recreational areas. 
• Required to stand and walk at specific zones and designated aquatic areas in all types of weather.
• Set-up and verify that supplies and equipment are available during operating hours; maintain and advise Manager/Supervisor of rectifications as needed.
• Attend emergency duties/drills as assigned in the ships Emergency Management Safety Plan. 

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 12
• South African passport
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Lifeguard Qualification

JOB DESCRIPTION

An Incinerator Technician on a cruise line is responsible for operating and maintaining the ship's incineration system, ensuring that waste materials, particularly non-recyclable or hazardous items, are disposed of in compliance with environmental regulations and the cruise line's operational standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate the ship's incinerators to dispose of waste materials, ensuring proper incineration and minimal environmental impact.
• Oversee the proper sorting and segregation of waste materials for incineration, including non-recyclable waste, medical waste, and other designated items. 
• Perform regular maintenance on incinerator equipment to prevent malfunctions and extend the life of the system. 
• Ensure that all safety protocols and procedures are followed when operating the incinerator to prevent accidents, fires, or other hazards. 
• Ensure that the ship is in compliance with international environmental standards and regulations related to waste management and incineration. 
• Maintain accurate records of waste incineration operations, including quantities, types of materials, and operational parameters. 

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 12
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

Portside Consulting is proud to partner with a leading consulting, technology, and digital transformation firm headquartered in Manchester, UK.

We are currently recruiting a highly skilled Position Name who is ready and willing to relocate to the UK to join their dynamic and innovative team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gathering requirements from the business analyst team.
• Analyse any new technical requirements within the development team. 
• Develop and unit test the application using Java/Java 8, REST, Python, JUnit, Cucumber, etc. 
• Exposure to AI. 
• Experienced in GitHub, Jenkins, pipeline, agile, SDLC, design methodology, API, TDD 
• Writing SQL, DB procedures, performance optimisation of the queries and stored procedures. 
• Sprint planning and attending retrospective calls, as well as daily stand-up calls for the agile scrum process.
• Review the JIRA and acceptance criteria for any task planned. For the sprint with the team. 
• Discussion with QA team for any QA/UAT release and discuss the test plans.

SKILLS

• A minimum of five years' experience in the industry is required. 
• Essential experience in designing and developing web-based applications using Java/J2EE. 
• Strong experience applying OOP principles and understanding data structure concepts. 
• Good understanding of the API lifecycle and hands-on experience with API development using Spring Boot.
• Understanding API abstraction, layered approach, orchestration, and data transformation concepts. ●
• Hands-on experience using Spring, MVC, Spring Integration, Hibernate, and web services. 
• Understanding automated build and deployment processes (e.g., Jenkins CI, Apache Maven, Gradle).
• Familiarity with tools such as JUnit, Sonar, Jenkins, SVN, Chef, Puppet, Nolio, Selenium, QTP, Asana, Jira, or Rally. 
• Good understanding of cluster components for deploying services and APIs onto aPaaS, with knowledge of NoSQL databases and KAFKA (API data publication). 
• Experience using modern Java IDE tools such as IntelliJ or NetBeans, with familiarity in using the Agile Scrum process model to deliver business value.  
  

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Varnisher on a cruise line is responsible for the maintenance and finishing of wooden surfaces, furniture, and other woodwork aboard the ship. This role involves applying protective coatings, such as varnish, lacquer, and other finishing products, to ensure the wood surfaces remain aesthetically pleasing and well-maintained. The Varnisher works closely with other maintenance crew members and departments to uphold the overall appearance and integrity of the ship's interior and exterior wooden elements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position shall work with supervisors and subordinates to understand and comply with the company's environmental policies and be committed to safeguarding the environment.
• Direct and immediately inform the immediate supervisor if any environmental system does not function properly onboard.
• Be familiar with Safety including responsibilities in the Safety Organization according to the Emergency Plan and the Station Bill. 
• Responsible for the varnishing of various items in the crew and guest areas including but not exclusive to railings, wall panels, wood floors and furniture or as instructed by the Hotel Accommodations Maintenance Manager and/or Staff Captain.
• Keep track of varnishing supplies, including paints, solvents, brushes, and tools, and order replacements as needed.
• Act promptly when there is a problem or a guest complaint that requires his action during the day.
• Be able to work alternative shift schedules. In some instances, it may also be necessary to take action on off-duty hours, should he be required to do so.

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 12
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• South African Passport

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Plumber on a cruise ship is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing all plumbing systems aboard the vessel. This includes fresh water, drainage, wastewater, sewage, heating, and cooling systems. The role requires a high level of expertise to ensure the ship's plumbing is operational, compliant with maritime regulations, and functioning efficiently to support the comfort and safety of both passengers and crew.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly inspect, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, including freshwater, sewage, drainage, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems.
• Install new plumbing fixtures, pipes, water heaters, and other plumbing systems for new construction projects or during ship refurbishments. 
• Ensure that freshwater systems provide safe and clean drinking water for passengers and crew, in compliance with health and safety standards. 
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on plumbing systems to minimize the risk of breakdowns. 
• Identify and replace faulty parts, including pumps, seals, faucets, pipes, and valves, ensuring minimal downtime. 
• Work closely with other ship departments (e.g., engineering, housekeeping, maintenance) to address plumbing needs and ensure smooth operations. 
• Report significant issues or potential problems to the Chief Engineer or relevant senior officer, ensuring all plumbing-related work is properly documented. 

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 12
• South African Passport
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Stateroom Attendant on a cruise line, you will be responsible for ensuring that guest staterooms are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, comfort, and presentation. You will provide exceptional service to guests, addressing their needs and ensuring a pleasant and enjoyable stay. This role involves both regular cleaning duties and guest interactions, requiring attention to detail, professionalism, and a positive attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transports the luggage to assigned areas during boarding and introduce themselves to all guests in their assigned station including duty hours and other available room services.
• Provides personal assistance to guests aiming to exceed their expectations by following The Royal Way. Maintains current knowledge of the ship’s regular events and special functions by reviewing all available data, (daily Compass, etc.), in order to provide guests with accurate information to answer questions. 
• Follows all daily, weekly and monthly stateroom and corridor cleaning procedures to ensure The Royal Way are met. 
• Makes beds and changes towels according to the Save the Waves program. Cleans bathrooms and replenishes bathroom supplies. Cleans showers/bathtubs (and change shower curtains where applicable), sinks and toilet bowl. Follows daily, weekly and monthly morning and evening Cleaning Highlights and Must-do's 
• Cleans carpet, upholstery, floors, walls, ceilings, draperies, windows, and room accessories to remove effects of smoke, water and other damage such as dirt, soot, stains, mildew, and excess water and moisture. Sweeps, scrubs and vacuums. 
• Replenishes supplies such as drinking glasses, ice, soap, amenities, and stationary supplies.
•  Dusts furniture, Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork. Washes windows and door panels. 
• Empties wastebaskets and empties and cleans ashtrays (in balcony staterooms only).. Segregates and removes trash and garbage and places it in designated containers. 
• Receives guest’s laundry and dry cleaning and transports to laundry area for processing. Collects guests' laundry and delivers back to guests' stateroom as per the required time. 
• Ensures all dirty linen items are properly separated into the dirty linen bags and cleaning rags are placed into a separate bag. Any stained items are further separated ready for collection by the linen keeper assistants. All bags must be closed with the drawstring once full and not overflowing.
•  Report all malfunction of lighting, heating and ventilation equipment and all other maintenance issues by dialling 1-800 for effective repairs to be carried. Follow up to ensure repairs are carried out in a timely manner and involves Housekeeping Management when there is delay in the completion process. 
• Maintains cleaning supplies and equipment in good working order. Inform Deck Supervisors of any supply replenishment required or of any equipment malfunction when needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 12
• South African passport
• Minimum of 3 years' experience, preferably in a 4- or 5-star hotel.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing the kitchen's daily operations. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, ensuring the quality and presentation of dishes, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The Sous Chef plays a critical role in ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and that all culinary standards are met.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee food preparation and cooking to ensure that dishes are prepared to the highest quality and meet presentation standards.
• Assist the Executive Chef in planning and executing the menu, including daily specials and seasonal dishes.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen personnel.
• Ensure that all kitchen areas are kept clean and organized, including proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and surfaces.
• Occasionally interact with guests to receive feedback and address special requests or dietary needs.
• Contribute to menu planning and recipe development based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 12
• South African Passport
• Qualification in Hospitality
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a high-volume or high-end kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Luxury Sales — As an onboard sales expert, you will be responsible for introducing a variety of high-end luxury brands to cruise ship guests and work hard to close sales. You have a hunger and passion for successful sales (and have previous metrics to prove this success!) And of course, you will help your guests commemorate their life’s most important moments by shopping for their dream pieces!
• Storytelling/Communication — As the guest’s typical first point of contact in our retail stores on board, you will have an outgoing, enthusiastic personality matched with clear communication skills to introduce them to a world of luxury and help them find the piece they are looking for. White-glove, personable service is a must, and you have mastered the art of hospitality required for showing high-value diamonds, gemstones, and watches to clients.
• Teamwork — Our onboard CJDI Sales Associates and Management work together to close sales and achieve company targets. You will have a sterling reputation for working well with others in a large team setting and know how to utilize everyone’s strengths to make sure every guest has a satisfactory experience while in our stores.

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 12-Matric Certificate
• Valid Passport
• Successful sales experience required (luxury diamond and gemstone sales experience highly preferred)
• Current/former cruise ship crew members highly preferred
• Fluency in English required, any additional spoken languages are a bonus!
• Soft skills: confidence, credibility, approachability

JOB DESCRIPTION

Portside Consulting is proud to partner with a leading consulting, technology, and digital transformation firm headquartered in Manchester, UK.

We are currently recruiting a highly skilled Position Name who is ready and willing to relocate to the UK to join their dynamic and innovative team.

REPONSIBILITIES

• Business Development – Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. 
• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. 
• Learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc.

SKILLS

• Project Leadership: Manage and lead project teams, working with third-party vendors to ensure the successful delivery in a manner aligned with client objectives. 
• Stakeholder Communication: Skilled in presenting status updates and technical impacts effectively across different client levels, from junior team members to executive leadership and clients. 
• Business Translation: Translate technical changes into business-friendly artefacts that allow stakeholders to evaluate operational impacts effectively. 
• Budget and Timeline Management: Proven track record in delivering projects on time and within budget, with clear evidence of handling budgetary responsibilities in a consulting setting.

SENIOR MANAGER- SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

• Evidence of taking the business vision / programme vision and articulating a delivery rollout plan for C-Suite stakeholders, and collaborating with key programme decision-makers to agree forward planning 
• Evidence of demonstrating delivery excellence, with examples of managing and implementing disruptive digital transformations / product migrations / Cloud transformation initiatives which have had material business impacts 
• Evidence of coordinating / managing teams of up to 50 FTEs across either large scale transformative or migration programmes (across Financial Services, Government, Utilities, Consumer Products, Retail, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Telecommunication or Media) 
• Ability to manage and lead multiple workstreams and orchestrate delivery with internal and external vendors in uncertain / challenging environments to bridge the gap between IT and the business 
• Ability to architect an end-to-end delivery solution across classical (Waterfall) and new (SAFe / Scaled Agile) methodologies, from the planning and design phase through to implementation and BAU 
• Evidence of team building and increasing the capabilities of junior associate consultant / consultant resources 
• Evidence of career progression and expansion of roles / responsibilities as your career has advanced 
• Being responsible for developing our business, carrying a personal sales target of £1m 
• Developing our next generation of technical programme / project managers through formal line management and informal mentoring, coaching and learning development

JOB DESCRIPTION

Portside Consulting is proud to partner with a leading consulting, technology, and digital transformation firm headquartered in Manchester, UK.

We are currently recruiting a highly skilled Position Name who is ready and willing to relocate to the UK to join their dynamic and innovative team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resolve Level 2 and 3 Telephony / Videoconferencing Oriented Incidents 
• Respond to specific hardware or application requests. 
• Participate in Telephony / Videoconferencing Projects 
• Assist the operations teams on an ad hoc basis. 
• Ensure the MCO of the Telephony and Videoconferencing infrastructure. 
• Management of local team and sharing of skills.

SKILLS

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the industry. Advanced knowledge of Cisco TOIP (CUCM, Unity Connection, Jabber, IPPhone, Cisco SBS, VG2xx.), Webex, and Cisco video conferencing (endpoints, TMS, Pexip ...) 
• Knowledge of VMware Suite and vSan 
• Storage Knowledge of Kurmi, Telsica, PeterConnects ecosystems 
• Good knowledge of SIP/H323 protocols and WAN/LAN and security as well as system administration and PC environment would be a plus. 
• Team Management/ People Skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Pool Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the pools, spas, and water features on board, ensuring they are clean, safe, and functioning properly. This role requires a strong understanding of water chemistry, filtration systems, mechanical systems, and safety protocols. You will work closely with other departments to provide an enjoyable and safe swimming experience for guests, while also adhering to maritime safety regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly monitor and adjust water chemistry levels (pH, chlorine, alkalinity, etc.) to ensure the pools and spas are in optimal condition for guest use.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot pool filtration systems, pumps, heaters, and other mechanical equipment to ensure the proper functioning of all systems. 
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues related to pool systems. This includes the water circulation, heating systems, pumps, filters, and spa jets. 
• Ensure all pool and spa operations comply with maritime health and safety standards, as well as local and international regulations regarding water quality and sanitation.
• Interact with guests in a professional and friendly manner, providing information on pool and spa facilities and ensuring their experience is safe and enjoyable.

REQUIREMENTS

• GRADE 12
• South African Passport
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience